Northern Micro Spirit X299-AS, User Manual

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The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately . ▪
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD
Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-
definition audio capability.
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CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, water pump+, extension, M.2 and chassis fan
connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin ; 4-
pin M.2_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black
wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!
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Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan
connector.
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